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Quarterback: Green Bay Packers.
Why: Aaron Rodgers is one of the most talented QBs ever, and even at 34 years old and coming off a season-ending broken right collarbone, remains one of the NFL's best. DeShone Kizer provides interesting depth as a talented 2017 second-round pick, who started 15 games for the Browns last year ... and lost all 15.
The rest:
2. Detroit Lions.
3. Minnesota Vikings.
4. Chicago Bears. William Glasheen, USA TODAY Spor

Running back: Bears.
Why: Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen is the best 1-2 punch in the division, though neither is the most talented in the division — that nod goes to the Vikings' Dalvin Cook. Together, Howard and Cohen rushed for 1,492 yards and 11 TDs, and Cohen caught 53 passes — as a rookie.
The rest:
2. Vikings.
3. Lions.
4. Packers. Armando L. Sanchez, TNS

Receiver: Lions.
Why: The Lions have both talent and depth, though no star. But Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay form one of the league's best trios. Tate has caught 90+ passes in all four seasons with the Lions, and Jones led the NFL with 18 yards per reception last year to go with 9 TDs. The Vikings have a case here with the younger duo of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, but we believe in the immense talent of Golladay, who flashed but dealt with injuries as a rookie.
The rest:
2. Vikings.
3. Packers.
4. Bears. Butch Dill, AP

Tight end: Packers.
Why: It's hard to believe Jimmy Graham is 31. The former Seahawk and Saint signed a 3-year, $30 million deal this offseason to catch passes from Rodgers. He caught 10 TDs last year, though he averaged a meager 9.1 yards per catch (57 for 520 yards). We'll see what he has left.
The rest:
2. Vikings.
3. Bears.
4. Lions. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Offensive line: Packers.
Why: It's close between the Pack and the rebuilt Lions, but Green Bay has the more proven tackles in David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga. Bakhtiari was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded LT in pass protection in 2017, and Bulaga was PFF's top RT in pass pro in 2016. The play and health of the O-line is the key to the Lions making a playoff push.
The rest:
2. Lions.
3. Bears.
4. Vikings. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W

Linebacker: Vikings.
Why: Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr form one of the best linebacking tandems in football. Kendricks, 26, has racked up over 100 tackles in 2 straight seasons, and signed a 5-year extension this spring. Barr, 26, is one of the best blitzing backers and has made 3 Pro Bowls. The Bears adding Khalil Mack gives them a formidable, young core, but lets see how top pick Roquan Smith looks before elevating them.
The rest:
2. Bears.
3. Packers.
4. Lions. The Associated Press

Secondary: Vikings.
Why: Both Xavier Rhodes and Harrison Smith made First-Team All-Pro last season for the NFL's No. 1 defense, and Minnesota has a nice mixture of youth, experience and depth to round out the group.
The rest:
2. Lions.
3. Bears.
4. Packers. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams: Lions.
Why: Matt Prater is a top-level, clutch kicker, especially from beyond 50 yards, and Jamal Agnew was an All-Pro as a rookie with 2 punt return TDs and an NFL-best 15.4 yards per return. The Lions would like a bounce-back season from punter Sam Martin. It'll be interesting to see what Ameer Abdullah can bring on kickoff returns. He was 2nd in the NFL as a rookie in 2015 with 29.1 yards per return.
The rest:
2. Vikings.
3. Bears.
4. Packers. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Coahing: Vikings.
Why: Mike Zimmer has guided Minnesota to a 39-25 record in 4 seasons and 2 division titles. His blitzing schemes have helped the Vikings take advantage of bountiful defensive talent, morphing the unit into one of the NFL's best. McCarthy has a stellar record (120-70-1), but the Packers haven't been able to get back to the Super Bowl since the 2010 title despite having arguably the best QB in the league, and feel stale. Patricia and Nagy are unknowns.
The rest:
2. Packers, Mike McCarthy.
t3. Lions, Matt Patricia (1st year).
t3. Bears, Matt Nagy (1st year). David Jones, TNS